'Içerde,' also recognized as 'Insider' in English, is a Turkish television series that has garnered immense popularity and widespread acceptance in recent years. This gripping soap opera was broadcasted on Show TV between 2015 and 2016 and was skillfully produced by Ay Yapım production company.
'Içerde' received widespread acclaim and numerous nominations for the prestigious Golden Butterfly Awards, which celebrate the finest achievements in Turkish television.
The Turkish series 'İçerde,' or 'Insider' in English, revolves around Sarp, a determined young man attending Police Academy with a dream to honor his mother and find justice for his wrongly imprisoned father. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he becomes an undercover policeman working to spy on the mobster Celal. As Sarp and his former classmate, Mert, get entangled in a cat-and-mouse game, they must unveil the 'rat' within their organizations without revealing their true identities. The series promises an intense and suspenseful journey filled with secrets and betrayals.
As the plot progresses, viewers witness the intense struggles faced by Sarp and Mert. Will Sarp reveal his true identity to his family and seek justice for his father? Will he manage to find his long-lost brother? Can Mert discover that Sarp is actually working undercover to spy on Celal? Will Yusuf succeed in capturing Celal with Sarp's assistance? 'İçerde' promises an enthralling and suspenseful journey filled with twists and turns, as these young police officers navigate a dangerous world of secrets and betrayals.
Çağatay Ulusoy as Sarp Yilmaz.
Aras Bulut İynemli as Iynemli.
Bensu Soral as Melek.
Damla Colbay as Eylem.
Çetin Tekindor as Celal Duman.
This Turkish soap opera premiered on September 19, 2015, and concluded on June 19, 2016, consisting of a single season with 39 episodes. Notably, what sets this series apart is the duration of each episode, ranging between 120 and 140 minutes.
An intriguing aspect of this series is that it is based on Martin Scorsese's award-winning film, 'The Departed,' which secured four Oscars and featured renowned actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and Jack Nicholson.